Tout Puissant Mazembe

Is there any tactical lesson to be learned after this game lost on a penalty against Sundowns? After resisting in spite of a few approximation in its game, TP Mazembe gave up his chance to put the fate of the Super Cup to a penaltys session. Pamphile MIHAYO has promised that the staff will rely on all the errors of the Ravens to build the great TPM of the Champion’s League. Excerpts from his speech after game.

"With regards to the preparation time very short that we had, and we had a good start to the game, and finished well least". The defeat this Saturday was due to the lack of competition in the legs. All the friendly games not of high level, as a result of our brief preparation have not been enough to be in the point...

On the game plan, what did not work?

The team has sinned on two levels: in the finishing on the two clear occasions and in the rise of the block. For almost the entire duration of the match, we had two blocks, defensive and offensive. The opponent took advantage to surprise us in the counter-attacks by sliding the balls in between these two blocks.

Why only two substitutions in this game where it was necessary to score?

We saw that only these two offensive substitutions could be made. Replacing anyhow could destabilize the defensive balance in a game where it was going very fast. At this level, the important thing is to know how to manage.

What is the preparation program for the future?

We learned a few lessons after this lost Super Cup. We go back to Lubumbashi on Monday to get back to work quickly. With a rather sturdy menu focused on the team's rise and finishing. There will also be an emphasis on tactics, the goal before the play-offs and the Champion’s League will be to have a consistent team in the game and a performing team.

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